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[purdey]

From my experience a memo came around with standing orders. I was asked if I was intersted, I applied and was then assigned.
I do not know how it works outside the UK but I think it would be along the same lines.

[bill cobbett]

From my experience a memo came around with standing orders. I was asked if I was intersted, I applied and was then assigned.
I do not know how it works outside the UK but I think it would be along the same lines.

You mean you "volunteered"?

[Get Real!]

The UN does not have an Army, member states will supply troops as requested, just look at the small flags on uniforms which denotes the country of origin

I think there’s a difference between the “field personnel” (I'm trying to avoid the word "soldiers") sent by UN members and the actual clerical/administrative/other staff that should get hired via more standard channels.

[Get Real!]

Back when we headed for our compulsory basic military training, many of us applied to become a “green beret” after watching all those Rambo movies , but most of us were never selected for that and ended up in the infantry!

I was heartbroken back then but these days I’m glad I wasn’t!

[RichardB]

The UN does not have an Army, member states will supply troops as requested, just look at the small flags on uniforms which denotes the country of origin

I think there’s a difference between the “field personnel” (I'm trying to avoid the word "soldiers") sent by UN members and the actual clerical/administrative/other staff that should get hired via more standard channels.

This I think is correct

I applied for a job with UN during one of the periods I was residing in Cy, the job was advertised in English Language Newspapers

Didnt get the job but the opportunity was there for civilians

[purdey]

Correction, yes I volunteered Bill.

[PARAMED]

I have been a Red Beret with Para Field Ambulance, Sky Blue with UN, Khaki with Grenadier Guards, and normal Navy/Black with Medical Corps.

Green in Cyprus denotes Special Forces so I am told.

UN will employ people through normal channels as Field Personnel, Peace Keepers etc, the web site is quite interesting.

[purdey]

I have worn Green Beret (UK), another UK Green Beret, Khaki Beret on promotion and Sky Blue with the UN.

[CBBB]

In answer to the original question, WHY?

[purdey]

Easy life, good money, four squares, maybe ?